Multimedia Documentation and Content Production Consultant
Background
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is anchored on a fundamental vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. This vision has been the driving force in all HFHI actions and activities and has seen HFHI helping more than 65 million people around the world to build or improve the place they call home. To further fulfil this vision, Habitat for Humanity International established the Terwilliger Centre for Innovation in Shelter (Terwilliger Centre) to Build and Expand Inclusive Housing Markets by supporting local firms to innovate and expand client-responsive services and products. The Terwilliger Centre understands that the role of local markets is critical in closing adequate housing gaps among the low-income and incremental market segments. The Terwilliger Centre strives to make markets work more effectively for low-income people in need of decent, affordable housing.
Project Overview
HFHI through TCIS launched the Air Cavities Redesign Challenge in partnership with HeroX and SeaFreight Labs in 2025. The goal of the challenge is to refine air cavities as a viable alternative to conventional windows, through a collaborative design and community engagement process, that balances functionality, affordability, and user acceptability, and in alignment with Habitat for Humanity’s global Healthy Housing objective of integrating public health, climate resilience, and affordable housing innovation. The competition enlisted skilled solvers from around the world through HeroX, a crowdsourcing platform and innovation network, with mobilization being done using social media platforms and in collaboration with professional bodies like the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK). TCIS in partnership with SeaFreight Labs, a research consultant and the community in Ratuoro Village, Siaya County will go through an evaluation, co-creation and decision-making process to select 3 solutions, out of 5 solutions, that are acceptable to the community and with the highest probability for adoption and scale.
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to develop multimedia outputs that communicate and amplify the project activities and impacts during the community engagement and field testing through high quality visual and narrative content.
Objectives
Methodology
Deliverables
Tasks & responsibilities
Duration
Experience and qualification
Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of HFHI’s code of conduct.
Data Protection: The consultant will be required to abide by HFHI’s data protection and security policy during the assignment period. All data, documentation, photos, and insights collected through this assignment are the property of HFHI.
Submission
Interested individuals or companies should submit the following:
Application and Decision Process
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is anchored on a fundamental vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. This vision has been the driving force in all HFHI actions and activities and has seen HFHI helping more than 65 million people around the world to build or improve the place they call home. To further fulfil this vision, Habitat for Humanity International established the Terwilliger Centre for Innovation in Shelter (Terwilliger Centre) to Build and Expand Inclusive Housing Markets by supporting local firms to innovate and expand client-responsive services and products. The Terwilliger Centre understands that the role of local markets is critical in closing adequate housing gaps among the low-income and incremental market segments. The Terwilliger Centre strives to make markets work more effectively for low-income people in need of decent, affordable housing.
Project Overview
HFHI through TCIS launched the Air Cavities Redesign Challenge in partnership with HeroX and SeaFreight Labs in 2025. The goal of the challenge is to refine air cavities as a viable alternative to conventional windows, through a collaborative design and community engagement process, that balances functionality, affordability, and user acceptability, and in alignment with Habitat for Humanity’s global Healthy Housing objective of integrating public health, climate resilience, and affordable housing innovation. The competition enlisted skilled solvers from around the world through HeroX, a crowdsourcing platform and innovation network, with mobilization being done using social media platforms and in collaboration with professional bodies like the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK). TCIS in partnership with SeaFreight Labs, a research consultant and the community in Ratuoro Village, Siaya County will go through an evaluation, co-creation and decision-making process to select 3 solutions, out of 5 solutions, that are acceptable to the community and with the highest probability for adoption and scale.
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to develop multimedia outputs that communicate and amplify the project activities and impacts during the community engagement and field testing through high quality visual and narrative content.
Objectives
- Develop and implement a strategic media and storytelling plan in collaboration with HFHI communications team, SeaFreight Labs and the research partner
- Document all community facing engagements, including training, feedback sessions, and construction activities during field validation and field testing in form of video content and photography
- Capture voices and experiences of women, youth, local artisans and community members during the project activities
- Generate content suitable for websites, donor reporting, public showcases and digital platforms in form of high-quality photos (at least 30 edited photos), human interest stories, videos and mini documentaries
- Deliver all edited outputs as well as all raw media files to HFHI
Methodology
- The consultant will develop the media plan to meet the objectives, deliverables, tasks and responsibilities.
Deliverables
- Inception report detailing media plan (storytelling approach, content plan and schedule, proposed formats and outputs)
- Photo documentation package (full edited high-resolution photographs, full set of raw image files as directed on HFHI communication policy specifications)
- Video documentation package (edited short videos and mini documentaries, full set of raw video and audio files as directed on HFHI communication policy specifications)
- Interview materials (recorded interviews, transcripts or summaries)
- Draft media report for review with visual outputs (videos and photos)
- Final comprehensive report after review of draft with visual outputs (videos and photos)
Tasks & responsibilities
- Participate in an overview meeting with the project communications team led by HFHI and project leads to gain clarity on requirements of consultancy and execution of the assignment.
- Film both a-roll & b-roll, conduct on-camera interviews and take photographs of the activities, following HFHI guidelines and based on the specific shoot requirements as per the ToR.
- Properly name, organize and upload all captured content to a cloud-based platform to allow Habitat for Humanity and project partners to access and download for use.
- Submit hard copies as well as scanned copies of all consent forms.
Duration
- The community engagement will be conducted between February 2026 and April 2026. This represents calendar period and not consultancy days. Photography and videography will be done in accordance with an agreed schedule.
Experience and qualification
- 5+ years’ experience conducting professional-level videography and photography. Previous experience in documenting activities carried out by development or humanitarian organizations, or community-based projects in Kenya will be an advantage.
- Experience working amongst vulnerable populations
- Ability to operate under strict time limits and apply high production and technical standards.
- Experience conducting video interviews
- Familiar with informed consent and committed to following Habitat for Humanity’s consent policy for videography and photography
- Ability to provide own filming/photography equipment, including professional cameras and audio equipment
- Ability to communicate and conduct interviews in English and Swahili (communication in the local Dholuo dialect will be an advantage) including translating the interviews in English.
Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of HFHI’s code of conduct.
Data Protection: The consultant will be required to abide by HFHI’s data protection and security policy during the assignment period. All data, documentation, photos, and insights collected through this assignment are the property of HFHI.
Submission
Interested individuals or companies should submit the following:
- Profile/resume of the lead expert
- Cover letter detailing how applicant/team fits the profile
- A link to a portfolio/show reel that demonstrates technical capabilities
- An overview of applicant’s equipment, including camera bodies, lenses and other materials key to professional-level content capturing
- Financial proposal covering filming/ photography days and travel days, fee for transcribing and timecoding non-English interviews, and any other expenses required to fulfill the terms of the consultancy (meetings, approximate travel expenses, etc.).
Application and Decision Process
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Proposals should be submitted by email to: [email protected] by 06th February 2026, via email on with subject line: Multimedia documentation and content production for Air Cavities Redesign Challenge.
- Please note that the selected consultant will be required to show proof of professional indemnity cover.
Location:
Kenya
Position Category:
Consultant
Type:
Consultancy
Function:
International Programs, Strategy
Travel:
About Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.
We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children) and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.